There’s something magical about fall gardening—the crisp air, the earthy smell of freshly turned soil, and the anticipation of harvesting veggies just as the leaves start to turn. But here’s the secret: fall gardening isn’t just about planting; it’s about pairing. Think of it like setting up your favorite friends at a dinner party—the right…
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9 Vegetables You Should Still Plant in October
Think October means the gardening season is over? Not so fast! While pumpkin patches and falling leaves steal the spotlight this time of year, your garden still has plenty of life left in it. In fact, October can be a surprisingly great month to get new veggies in the ground. With cooler temps, fewer pests,…
If You Only Grow One Type of Spinach Let This One Be It
The weather has been up and down lately. One moment, it’s freezing cold; the next, there’s a mini-heatwave. It makes me glad that I didn’t bother to plant too much in pursuit of a fall and winter harvest. A few carrot and beet tops are peeking out of the ground; the zinnias are still…